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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-04

ST. LOUIS, January 2.-Fred. Witrock
Thomas Weaver and w. w. Haight
the latter of whom was brought here
from Louisville yesterday, were photo
graphed at the Four Courts TO-DAY
They are the only members of the train
ro6ber gang who will be prosecuted in
this city. All the others who were ar
rested have been released with the ex-
ception Of Oscar Cook who will answer
to the court in Kansas City. All the
stolen money found in possession of
Kinney, Mrs. Haight and others, has
been recovered, and as they knew moth
ing OF the robbery until their arrest, the
EXP, ess company considers that Moth
Ing is to be gained by prosecuting them.
Asito Frothingham's guilt or innoceL &c,
detectives ana officials have little to say.
1t is pretty generally believed, however,
that Wltrock's contemplated official
statement of the robbery will remove
all suspicion that rockingham was in
any way voluntarily connected with
tue robbery
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-04

had harbored this plague ana alioWeo IL
to multiply on their premises. ana
which had violated the lay by failing to
reportit!
To save this firm from loss, permit
was granted with the most extraordln-
ary precipitancy, for refilllng the shoes
as soon as the last of the plague strlcken
cattle had been slaughtered. IL IS 10"
expIicable that the commission appoln-
ted to serve tie interests OF the country
of your state, should adopt such an er-
ratio and dangerous policy. The COM
missioner refers to the action OF the COM
mission in resolving itself into scien-
tific commission. for the purpose of as
pertaining whether pleuro-pneumonla
can be spread by immediate contact, !"
in pursuance OF which object the obll-
cations of the State were violated and
{ confidence of the country destroyed,
and SAYS: sit is generally considered
safest to leave scientific questions to be
settled by scientific men, and departures
from this rule have nearly always been
followed by confusion worse con-
founded" The commissioner, in point
out the danger of Teflling the stables
says: With the floor underlaid by
great mass of organic filth, as is the case
with these SIdDl6S, HUI WHICH Is pOSl-
lively saturated with contagion, the re-
moyal of a few boards many months
hence might set up an outbreak, which
would repeat all the losses of the re-
strictions and burdens of various kinds,
that have been suffered from the present
calamity. In conclusion, the commits
sIoner says: ut appears now doubly
important that you should take such
action as will leave no reason for doubt
In the mind of any one as to the future
policy of your State live stock commits
sioners. To this end. l would respect
fllly suggest that you cause the order of
The board in regard to refilling The Shu-
f-ldt sheds to be revoked; that the cat
tie in those sheds be immediately
slaughtered, and that this department be
given an opportunity to practice such
uisinfectien as is desirable and possible
G Ger the circu instances. l make this
suggestion on behalf of the great cattle
Industry, for the protection of an i'm
portant part of the nation food supply,
and on behalf of an unrestricted COM
merce, which are together threatened
through this lack of cooperation with
the department of agriculture on the
part of the board which represents your
State"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-04
Big Cattle Oompany's Failure.

GALVESTON, January 2.-An Austin
special to the Net0S says: The Dolores
Land e. Cattle Company, of Texas,
which was chartered during last year,
with capital of $1,000 900, made an
assignment here yesterday. The COM
pahy, as chartered, was composed of
w. S. Carether and Geo. A. Starlight,
with 81 900 shares each. Recently,
however, Mr.. Carether disposed of his
interest to other members of the COM
pany. In Dun's register of January,
1886, Mr.. Geo. A. Searight's live stock
interests at Cheyenne are rated at over
$3.50, 600, and the Searight Cattle Com
pauy's interests, also in Wyoming, at
over 81 100000. 1t is understood, how
ever, thAt Mr.. Searight has disposed of
his Wyoming interests, but not without
considerable shrinkage. The papers Ct
assignment, as filed here and signed by
Messrs. Searight and A. T. Robbins,
show in round figures liabilities of $780,
600. The principal creditors are:
John F. Coal, OF Omaha, $4,000;
John A. Fletcher, of Chicago,
$50 600, each secured by first
mortgages; George A. Searight, 800 900,
without security; the Texas National
Bank Of San Antonio, $4,000, security
fifty shares of stock; State National
Bank of Austin, 81 400, with Mr.. Sea-
right as endOrser, and sundry holders
of $l20 first mortgage per cent. coupon
bonds Of the company amounting to
about Sl20, 900 sold in ths en- markeO,
secured by real and per, n property
OF the company. The Company also
owe about 600 in attorneys fees.
The assets, it is stated. foot up about
500 900. The assignment creates great
surprise and regret on account of the
high standing of the persons concerned
in the enterprise. The assets, however,
with the liabilities, Indicate a
embarrassment which it is
hoped will be eventually overcome with
out much loss, if any, to the creditors.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-04
The President.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 2.ATht
President has entirely recovered from
the fatigue incident to his long public
reception yesterday, and is in better
health tonight than before the hand
shaking on New Years day began.
Regarding the alarming reports which
were circulated last night about the
Presidents condition Col. Lamont to-
night said: There is every disposition
on the part of those at the White House
to keep the public accurately informed
ss to the condition of the President. The
reports are simply without foundation. "
WASHINGTON, January 3.-Colonel
Lamont said to-day the President was
much improved and seemed to have
been benefited by his New Years expe-
rience. He remained in his private
room to-day however, ard received no
callers. He expects to be in his public
Office to morrow hs usual.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-04
Murdered for Money.

New ORLEANS, La, January "a
special to the Picayune. from Donaldson,
vile says: The most atrocious murder
in the annals of this place.was perpetra-
ted yesterday in the very heart of town.
Mrs. Boulanger, wealthy old French
resident, was murdered by an unknown
tramp, who struck her on the head with
some blunt instrument. The robbery
was doubtless the incentive for the
crime. Mrs. Boulanger had no faith in
banks, and it was generally known that
she kept her money secreted in her
hou,e. The murderer has not yet been
arrested.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-04
THE STARVING TEXANS
Thirty Thousand People With
out Food or Clothing.
ABOUT CONTAGIOUS CATTLE.
The Presidents Condition - An Old
Lady Murdered-Big Cattle Com
pany Failure-Othsr Notes.
Starving Texans.

Fort WORTH, Tex, January 3-The
Ft. Worth Gazette published to-day an
official report of county judges held at
Albany, this State. Twenty-one
counties were represented in the con-
ventlon. The total number of people in
those counties, now in need of food,
clothing and fuel is placed at 10000.
While thousands more are without seed
to plant during the coming year. An
appeal IS made to State and National
Legislatures and to the county at large
to furnish at once $500. 600 to relieve
] amediate wants.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-04
The ALBEMAELE, MONTREAL.
nnnar, In, ~ 1900
Captain George E. Lemon,
More Steel Works.

PTTTsBUR7, January 5. - Carnegie
Bros. d Co. have decided to erect new
steel rail mill at Braddon, and work on
the structure will be started within
thirty days. The new plan will cost
upwards OF a million dollars. The
company works will then have cap
acity OF 400, GOO steel rails per annum, or
about one third OF the entire production
OF the country,
UsEssthe Arnold Cooker and Coffee
Pot. ~ @
Buy Common Sense Bob Sleighs, of
the cooperative Wagon and Machine
Company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-04
The Logan Fund.

WASHINGTON January St has been
decided, to invest the Logan fund in
United States 4 per cent. bonds. and
Captain George E. Lemon will purchase
at once as the first installment $40 O0O
worth OF such bombs; have them
registered in Mrs. Logan's name, and
denver them to her. a subscription of
81 ,OOO was received from Montreal with
the following letter:
HE ALBENARLE, MONTREAL,
December %, 1886.
Captain George E. Lemon.
Dear S.F;-Feeling, aud knowing that we
pect to have; soldier. state y enei o gMI
more than all, gentleman, take pleasure
IN contributing to the fund for Mrs. LOGAN,
SieOO Please notify me where and to
whom l shall send the check,
Respectfully,
GEORGE W MURRAY,
United States Military. Telegraph operator
under General John 4. Logan.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-04

usEpTthe Arnold Cooker and Coffee
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-31
A CERTIFICATE WANTED.
M Quad" Runs Across a blooming
Chump" ON a Railroad Train.

IN Quad" Runs Across a blooming
Chump' a Railroad Train.
just do like to run across an Englishman
VINO Is fresh to this country and determined
to combat American ideas He is good deal
better company than an American would be
IN Europe. Such chap rode with US from
Vicksturg over to jackson.
Excuse me, ye know" he began as the
conductor came along, "but I'd like a com
partment to myself"
There was no place to put him except in
the baggage car, and when this was ascer-
tanned he replied:
''Ah, well, I'm no bloomin' chump ye
know9 Is this a hair line railroads"
Never heard that it was" said the con-
ductor
"Then why didn't they direct me to the
hair line? What's the use, ye know, in a
fell W creeping and twisting all over the
country to fetch up at some place which IS
on hair line?"
We had no sooner got him quieted down
on that than he began to find fault with the
scenery along the road,
Its devlish awkward, ye know, to be gaZ-
ing at nothing but pine forest, he broke
out. off there are no mountains, cliffs, val
leys or pretty villages, why not go to work
and provi lie them? They can't expect fel-
low TO put up with such as this and go over
the rou-e another time"
We rubbed him down gently, and had re-
stored his good nature when we side tracked
for ten minutes for the other train to pass.
I'm no bloomin' chump, ye know" he be-
gan at the end of two minutes, "but l GER
tain:y protest against this delay. If there
only one track. who is to blame for it? Is
my valuable time to be taken up in waiting
here, because the other train is not on time?
In the first place. there is no h'ar line;
then there no compartments; then the
scenery sets one crazy; then we must switch
off and submit to delay. Gents, observe that
| protest
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-31

I'm no biOOHIin chunl7l, ne krOIU."
We patted him the back and lulled
ne storm, but it broke out again as soon
= we reached Jackson. He didn't like the
iuation of the hotel any of the rooms
II 1t, nor he way the porter talked back at
nm, and he flung him elf into a chair and
reclaimed:
Pm no b!oomin chump We know, but 1
ant go this-realIy, l can't"
While he had been fuss ng around we had
Dut zap little job OH him, and now in
Ormed him that there was carriage at the
ioor TO drive him to a fine hotel in the
uburbs--a place we had not time to visit
That's jolly, and l won't forget the
avor, we know be said as he tossed his
'ars into the hack and drove on.
The driver was directed to take him out
% the insane asylum, and the order was
.aithfully carried out.
"im a bIoomin' chump if it isn't fine
building, though 1 can't say much for the
cruery" said the man as they drove up
He align I'd with al his baggage and en-
cred the Observation-Disclosures office. In
about an hour he returned 10 the hotel, and
burstin- into the Office where we sat smok-
ng g hOtiy announced:
First, there is no hair line; then no com
partment then no scenery; then no double
track; then l arrive at the tavern to find it
only a third-rate cluJ house; then I'm sent
knocking about to a suburban hotel, and
when l reach it what does the bald-headed
Old cock-a-cOOdle of a landlord inform me?
Why, gents, that I've got 10 have a certiff-
cafe Of insanity to be admitted! Pm a
DloOmin' chump ii your blarsted country
:snt enough 20 drive one wild m Quad
Detroit Free Pres:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-31
"REMINISCENCES OF ME1HusELAH.
Bill Nys Evolves Some Fresh Ideas
About the Grand Old Man.

About the Grand Old Man.
a reference to Methuselah at a recent
public dinner has awakened in my mind
many recollections and "reminiscences of this
grand old man. We first meet Methuselah
in the capacity of a son. At the age of
sixty-fve Enoch arose one night and te'e-
phoned his family physician to come over
and meet Methuselah. Day at last dawned
on Enochs happy home and its first red
rays lit up the still redder surface of the
little stranger. For 300 years Enoch and
Methuselah logged along together in the
capacity Of iatber and son. Then Enoch
was suddenly cut down. 1t was at this
time that little Methuselah first realized
what 1t was to be an orphan. He could not
at first realize that his father was dead. He
could not understand why Enoch, with no
inherited disease, should be shuffied out at
the age of 365 years.
Methuselah now cast about him for some
occupation which would take up his atten-
ton and assuage his wild, passionate grief
over the loss of his father. He entered into
the walks of men and learned their ways.
1t was at this time that he learned the per-
nlcious habit Of using tobacco. We cannot
wonder at it when we remember that he was
now fatherless. He was at the mercy of the
coarse, rough world. Possibly he learned to
use tobacco when he went away to attend
business college after the death of his father.
Be that as it may, the nOxious weed GER
tainly fastened his death, for 600 years after
this we find him corpse!
Death is ever surprise even at the end OF
a long illness and after a ripe old age. 10
those who are near it seems abrupt; so to his
grandchildren, some Of whom survived him,
his children having died of old age, the death
of Methuselah came like thunderbol from
a clear sky.
Methuselah succeeded in cording up more
of a record, such it was, than any other
man of whom history informs Time, the
tomb builder and amateur mower, came and
leaned over the front yard and looked at
Methu,eah, and ran his thumb over the
jagged edge Of his scythe, and went away
Whistling a low refrain.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-31
Among summer Roarders.

City guests-These eggs don't seem to be
as fresh as they Dug 1t TO Ee
Farmer-G eat gos ! what kin yer 'ex
pecta Jest see the distance they cum The
city is fifty mile from here.
The CatskiIl hotel keeper now takes YOU
on top of the barn, points out Vermont, the
Maine election, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mar
Anderson hat AMI the man who fell off in.
bridge last summer, Tut iorgets t menti,5
the bed or in roluce ecu to the bras III
rooster.ln the back yard Ju!g.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-31
English as She is Smoke.

Old Pete's boy had JUS returned from
school. In relating an incident to his father.
he said:
81 saw the man"
"What's date Come ober dat pint er gin u
ri say that saw the man and"
"Hor on. Yer saw de man, ehl"
eyes, sir"
"Saw hing
Chats what I said"
81 do think tefo' de Lawd," the old man
said, ode mo- yer SENDS er nigger ter school
de wus he gifts. Heah dat boys been goin'
:er school nearly five Vars, and now he come
an say dat he MAJ. All, Lawd, dar
aim no us'n tryin' ter larn 'stronomy ter er
Niger. Why doan yer .ay 1 seed er gener.
man. sah?"
Because that wouldn't be right"
Merry" speaking to his wife, "han' me
dat plow line. Blame eff he shall Slaughter
his mudder tongue in no sicher way. Oh
l kin beat all de SCHOOLS IN Parnin yer ST.
in'.n-Arkansaw Traveller
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-31
Spiritually Cnnuinooa

eyes" said the spirit medium r. tho
porter 'the unbelievels and scoffeI. ori,,o 20 -
good deal of trouble, but we manao,e To e,at
EN- somehow The other evening an Oak
Land man stuck to it that we couldn't mate
rial1ze the spirit of his deceased wife but
when dropped a couple of Tom cats through
the top of the cabinet onter his bald head it
converted him too quick. San Francisco
Wasp
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-31
Sure Providence Had Nothing Against


Il see Judge Hciser Is dead" remarked a
Nevada man sadly, laying down his news
paper. "Wen, he was a pious man, and
there's no doubt about where he's gone to
anyway 1t was in Washington, one win
ter long ago. The judge and l got loose.
you understand-gOt on regular all night
every tking-gOes kind of a little time. Our
heads were monstroUs in the morning, but
we had to catch the train for New York. so
we got up 1t was a sleety morning and
the sidewa ks were covered with a sheet of
smooth ice.
"'Ju!ge,' says I, it Il be lucky if we get 10
the cars w thout breaking a Log
Don't you worry, JIM says he, with
calm confidence that thrilled me- Don't
you worry If God had anything against
you and me he'd have taken it out of US last
night.
"Aqd," concluded the Comstocker. his
face glorified with holy enthusiasm, cal
though both of were billed clear through.
Pm hanged if either of us got even tumble
ON the way to the depot San Francisco
Post
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-31
a Daughter to be Proud Of

What a very pretty girl your friend Is,
Miss Constant nap said Dumley. "Such
bright eyes and clear complexion one seldom
sees. Hasn't she Irish bio d in her vein %
"Oh, yes, Miss Cons antina replied; "she
Is true daughter oil Erin Go Bra III I"
"Well, ali have to say Is" added Dunn
ky, who greatly adlnires a pretty girl, "Mr
and Mrs. Go Bragh ought TO be proud Ct
her Harper Blzar.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-31

I'D Pete's boy had JUS returned from
DOL. In relating an incident to his father,
sold.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-31
a Eavorite Ronta.

He ION horseback) = Shall we take the
highway honea
She-No; would prefer the bridal path,
hInk - Harpar's Bazaar.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02

breezes. OF all who come, not more
than half of them will go back to their
Eastern homes; or if they do, it will be
to perfect preparations for their final
removal to California. This emigra-
ton movement from the Eest has
taken on all the characteristics of a
veritable Hegira, and the flight of the
people from the rigors of its winters
and summers will not cease while
there is room for them tc
gain a living in California
With the wealthy tourist on mere
pleasure bent, and the valetudinarian
in search of health, there will come
sturdy farmers, artisans of all sorts,
day laborers, and girls for household
occupations. They will all come, see
and be conquered. The rich tourist
will secure for himself commanding
site and build palace on it. The in
valid will never consent to 60 back to
the inhospitable shores he has left be-
hind. The farmer will pitch his tent
amid trees and vines which will repay
his labors tenfold more than anything
he ever heard of; and the artisan will
remain where wages are nearly double
what they were at his old home.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02

case of charming? Ii not, what was
it? My friend who told me this is
named John Irving Mcclure, farm.
er we'll known to me, good and
faithful man. l now give 1T up that
snakes do indeed charm, or SO para
I've birds and little animals with ter
ror, when they catch their eye, that
they become helpless and motionless
almost as good as dead. What say
the scientists?
And to one who is familiar with the
ewes of rattlesnakes it does not seem
unreasonable that they should have
such power. If you will examine the
eve OF one when he is cold in death
you will perceive that it has an ex-
tremely malignant and terrible ex-
preston. When he is alive and ex-
cited l know of nothing in all nature
of SO dreadful appearance as the eye
of the rattlesnake. 1t is enough to
strike not only birds and little animals
but men with nightmare. l have on
several occasions examined them
closely with strong glasses, and feel
with all force what l state, and will
tell YOU that there are few men on
the face of the earth who can look
upon an angered rattlesnake through
a good glass-bringing him apparent
ly within a foot or two of the eye
and stand it more than moment.
-[From Forest and Stream.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
COUNTRY PROPERTY.

COUNTRY PROPERTY.
$16O per acre-114 acres very fine alfalfa
land; 60 acres in alfalfa, balance
ready to put in this fall; good two
story house, outhouses, artesian
we'll, etc.
$s5OO-5O acres alfalfa land, miles from
Anaheim; acres bearing orchard,
10 acres willow, 2 horses, 1 colt, 2
cows, heifers, spring and farm
wagon and farming Implements; 2
artesian wells, etc, etc.
$31O0-151a acres at Compton in alfalfa.
$300O-15 acres in alfalfa near DOwney. Live
fence and water right.
$52OO-S acres bearing vineyard just outside
Gf .aSyaEIdss city limits Will sell readily in lots
$6OOO-4O acres good alfalfa land at West
minister all fenced; roomed modern
house, flowing well, cypress hedge;
acres orchard. Grand bargain.
$40, ,SOO-1 800 acres fine stock rancho; plen-
ty timber and water.
$2O,0O0-Undivided "a interest in 60 acres
adjoining town of Fullerton will sell
readily in lots if subdivided; 40 acres
bearing vineyard
$21 ,5OO-46 acres, 1 mile from Anaheim.
35 acres ir best varieties orange and lem
on orchard in bearing. Costly improve
ments. Net result from crop 1886,
$625O; will exceed that sum this sea-
son.
$75OO-6O acres, 81 miles from Anaheim.
0 acres soft shell walnuts years old,
acres gum grove, A acres alfalfa, bal
ance in barley and vegetables. Spleen
did bargain. Plenty irrigating water,
$3000-11 acres opposite s. P. r. r. depot at
Savanna. Will sell readily in lots If
subdivided. House of rooms, stable,
well, mill and tank.
$6OOO-Best bargain out. House of 8 rooms
finished, bath, etc., well of fine water,
lot 165 IT. on Center ST., in the business
center of Anaheim by $50 IT deep on
corner. Call for full particulars
$40, ,OOO-1OO acres near Florence, SO acres
bearing vineyard, so acres gum grove,
which will cut $2O, 900 wood this sea-
son. One-third cash; balance q 2
years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
The RattIcsnake,s Awful Eye,


Never seeing a snake charm a bird
or animal concluded it was negro
superstition or fancy, devoid of fact.
So l continued to think until few
days ago, when a farmer friend OF
mine, living four miles south of Abb
lene, told me what he had lately wiz
messed. He said he was riding along
on prairie, and saw a prairie dog
within few feet of him, which re-
fused to scamper to his hole, as prairie
dogs usually do when approached by
a man; on the contrary. he sat as if
transfixed to the spot, though making
a constant nervous, shuddering mo-
ton, as if anxious to get away. My
friend thought this was strange. and
while considering the spectacle he
presently saw a large rattlesnake
coiled up under some bushes, his head
uplifted, about six or seven feet from
the dog, which still needed him not,
but looked steadily upon the snake.
He dismounted, took the dog by the
head and thrust him off, when the
snake, which had up to that moment
remained quiet, Immediately swelled
with rage and began sounding his rat
ties. The prairie dog for some time
seemed benumbed, hardly capable oi
motion, but grew better and finally
got into his hole. My friend then
killed the rattler. Now, was this a